Supporters wore Coree White t-shirts (Photo: Jerry Kleiner)
MAHOPAC – The tradition continued when the Downstate Chapter of the Purple Heart Homes hosted Putnam County’s 7th annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner.
More than 500 vets crowded into the Putnam County Golf Club dining room in Mahopac Falls for the party Saturday to enjoy an old fashioned home cooked turkey dinner with all the trimmings courtesy of a small army of volunteer chefs, waiters and waitresses, bus boys and even entertainers.
Many of the vets were brought to tears as they entered the dining room when applause and cheers rang out welcoming them while American flags were unfurled.
Veterans representing World War II, Vietnam, Korea, the Persian Gulf and Iraq were all recognized.
Suzi McDonough, chairwoman of the event, told the gathering, “It is our honor to show our appreciation to the men and women who have served in our armed forces. We thank you, honor you and salute you.”
McDonough also thanked MaryAnne Gallipani of On-Line Hair Design in Brewster for co-chairing the event.
Scouts salue the veterans
Vietnam veteran Anthony Scannapieco of Mahopac and
his daughter, Noelle, enjoy the dinner
